Each of us holds a shared flame. Our hope and kindness and our humanity make up the fuel for this shared candle.
In storms of anger and grief or diversions, our collective task becomes to shield each other's flame so that no one's light goes out.
Compassion and steadfastness become the stabilizing forces when emotions are heightened.
There are many ways that we can practice these actions.
Grab a pencil and circle this stuff. It’s good.
PAUSING. Taking a breath and remaining nonreactive is a first step. Try it now. JUST stop and put life on hold…
LISTEN MORE. That means being quiet while the other party is speaking and focusing on their words. Not your reaction to what they’re saying. That can keep for a moment.
REACHING OUT. It becomes obvious by perhaps a facial expression or a clear look in someone's eyes that beckons a sincere inquiry on your part asking…
“How are you?”
Thoughts are our fuel. Those spoken or unspoken reflections need to carefully be considered before adding unnecessary commentaries that could result in extinguishing either a relationship or a future desire in the case of all parties to find a better platform to communicate from.
Intentional reflection steadies the emotional fire that can erupt unnecessarily closing all parties off from achieving the best result.
Not permitting a small flare up to erupt that then creates apathy among all parties.That is simply a waste of time and emotionally destructive.
Gather in the glow of that flame coming from each of our candles. Invite people to come closer. Similar to gathering around hearth to share stories in a community then finding warmth in the stillness of each of our experiences.
We each can find a shared purpose together if we reject isolation that then becomes polarizing to all.
Small acts can go a long way.
Help to steady the flame in our world by acts of connection. It’s what we know deep in our hearts that will result in the best result of all.
Pat Larsen is a syndicated columnist who lives in Greene County, NY with her husband, Chris and pup, Lily.
Please feel free to connect with Pat via phone to chat, 518-275-8686 or email, pelarsen5@aol.com.
Her stories and columns often come from her connections to her community.
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